Thinkin' about True Friends



Best Friends in the world - clockwise from top:
Scott, Dano, Nate, Jon, Ben, Jake - and me in the middle.



I heard a quote once that if a man had 5 friends that he could count on to stick with him through to the end, through thick and thin, through every trial of life and never turn his back on him, he was a lucky man. When I heard that, I started thinking of my friends and what they meant to me. I counted out my best friends - the ones that never ever turned on me or blamed me for my (very many) mistakes that I've made, and I realized that I am indeed very lucky to have my brothers in the Gospel. I have a lot of other good friends as well, but my friends Scott, Dano, Jake, Jon, Nate, and Ben - they are the 6 who have helped me through my trials, and always been there for me whenever I needed it. Even on my mission, I have felt their support and strengthening.

What makes a friend? I like to think of it that its someone who holds you to your true self, and doesn't try to change you to fit to society's standards. I've always been blessed to have friends who have supported me in my decisions, and who have always helped me become better. Even though we're thousands of miles apart right now, while we are serving our missions, its still amazing to me how my friends will build me up and support me while I'm here in Tennessee. I know these guys have my back.

The other important thing is that they help me live the Gospel. I have standards, and they know it, and I know their standards. We help keep each other up, and I know that if I have a problem, I can depend on them. Choose friends who are going to do that - and not bring you down. A "friend" is not someone who puts you to shame because they think you should be something better. A true friend is going to help you become the best you can be.

I love this video that LDS.org just released - it describes how friendships can exist and help us come closer to the Gospel and the Savior.